YOUR SIMPLE GUIDE TO
MENSTRUAL CUPS & DISCS
The Saalt cup and disc are our favourites because of their size and firmness options, and their brand values!
HOW DO THEY WORK?
SAALT CUPS
Fold it up nice and small.
Insert it like a tampon. Open it fully so it seals in place.
It will collect your blood (3-4x more blood than a tampon!)
When inserted properly, you won’t even notice it’s there.
SAALT DISCS
Pinch the middle into a figure 8 shape.
Insert like a tampon. Tuck it under pubic bone to stay in place.
Discs sit higher than a cup. Rather than sitting in the vaginal canal, they sit in the cervical fornix.
It will collect 3-6 tampons worth of blood!
When inserted correctly, it will be very comfortable.
REASONS TO LOVE CUPS & DISCS
REUSABLE
A kinder option for the planet. 1 cup saves 3,000 pads/tampons from landfill.
LASTS FOR YEARS
Say good-bye to the tampon aisle!
Your wallet will thank you too.
HOLDS 2-4 TAMPONS WORTH
This means less bathroom trips!
Wear for up to 8 hours.
DISC OR CUP?
All Saalt discs and cups are made with medical grade silicone, last for 10 years and can be worn for 8 hours
CUPS
– Keeps in place with suction
– Rests in vaginal canal
– Great for beginners
– Multiple firmness options
WHAT SIZE DO I GET?
Saalt have 3 sizes to choose from (and yes, we have them all in the Bright Girl Health shop!)
CUP SIZES
REGULAR
You’re over 30 or have carried a full term pregnancy (age is just a guide)
You have a high cervix (learn how to measure here)
3–4 tampons capacity
SMALL
You’re under 30 and haven’t carried a full term pregnancy (age is just a guide)
You have a low cervix (learn how to measure here)
2–3 tampons capacity
TEEN
You’re under 18
You have a light-normal flow
You have a low cervix (learn how to measure here)
2 tampons capacity
DISC SIZES
REGULAR
Normal or heavy flow
5-6 tampon capacity
50mL volume
Recommended for:
New disc user
High cervix
Trouble keeping menstrual cup inserted
SMALL
Light to normal flow
3-4 tampon capacity
30mL volume
Recommended for:
Light flow
Low cervix
Teens or young adults
DO I PICK A SOFT OR FIRM CUP?
SOFT CUPS
Best for those who experience discomfort for bladder pressure with firmer cups
May need more effort for a better seal (seal keeps the cup in place)
REGULAR FIRM CUPS
Opens easily with secure fit and seal to keep cup in place
Best seal for high intensity workouts
Great for beginners
HOW TO INSERT A CUP
Take it slow.
Breathe deeply and relax.
Be patient – it can take a few cycles to master it.
… and watch this video first!
NO... IT CAN'T GET LOST INSIDE YOU!
Your body won’t allow the cup to move outside of the vaginal canal.
With practice, removing your cup will be a piece of cake!
Knowing the best technique will help you have a stress-free removal experience. Watch this video before removing.
WHAT ABOUT CLEANING IT?
The Saalt cup is made from medical grade silicone.
If you clean it properly, it’s very hygienic.
Watch this video to learn how to clean your cup
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A TEEN SIZED CUP FOR BEGINERS!
Many teenagers use menstrual cups.
Some are able to make the cup work right away. Others need to practise for a few cycles (and that’s normal!)
It’s not an all-or-nothing experience. It’s okay to insert the cup one centimeters the first day, and call that a win! Try again when you’re feeling comfortable. Eventually you’ll be able to position the cup so that you can’t even feel it.
Teenagers can use a cup as soon as they feel comfortable and confident to try it out.
The Saalt teen cup is a smaller fit to make starting out with a cup easier!
WHAT AGE CAN TEENS USE A CUP?
AS SOON AS THEY'RE READY TO TRY!
